Meet our Team

Kelly began the adventure of following King Jesus her junior year at university. She taught elementary school, served overseas for ten years, and led millennial ministries in a mega church in the Atlanta area after a health crisis required her return stateside. The restoration and healing she experienced during that challenging reentry season led to a master’s degree in biblical counseling, and a passion to partner with cross-cultural workers more effectively. Blaze International, a coaching ministry for international missionaries, was developed as a solution to international workers leaving the field for preventable reasons. When she is not traveling and teaching, she enjoys hiking, sipping coffee on the back porch, horseback riding, reading, and hosting sleepover painting parties for a growing number of incredible young souls who call her Aunt.

Tony is a dedicated real estate professional with eXp Realty in Atlanta, Georgia, known for his expertise in residential and commercial properties. His deep knowledge of the Atlanta market, paired with eXp Realty’s innovative tools, enables him to provide strategic, data-driven guidance tailored to each client’s unique goals. Beyond his real estate career, Tony is actively involved in ministry and charitable efforts, which reflect his commitment to giving back to his community. For over thirty-five years, Tony has served as chairman and board member of Deacons, Finance, Personnel, Long Range planning and Trustee at First Baptist Woodstock. Through his world mission emphasis and faith-driven initiatives, he supports local and global programs focused on housing stability, youth empowerment, and economic resilience, consistently seeking ways to uplift others and strengthen his community. Tony’s work in real estate and his charitable efforts embody his dedication to making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of Atlanta residents.

Craig holds a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministries and two masters degrees in Christian Leadership and Professional Studies.  He is a tenured church leader since 1987, serving in executive leadership positions in established churches and planting churches in Georgia and South Carolina. Since 2003, Craig has been serving in leadership roles throughout Greater Charleston.  He is the President of Mission Charleston, an interdenominational alliance of evangelical churches as well as the Executive Director for the Charleston Baptist Association (circa 1751).  Craig and Rebecca have been married since 1987 and have been blessed with 8 grandchildren (so far).

Chris Tuttle works as Manager, Solution Engineers at ORTEC a company providing global supply chain optimization services to Fortune 500 companies. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 1992. He is the CEO of Tuttle Logistics Consulting, Inc., a company providing supply chain strategy/support and data science services. He also serves as co-chairman of the board of Perspective Ministries, an organization serving the widow and the fatherless. He and his wife co- teach a Pre-Marriage class age 20-30s at First Baptist Church of Woodstock in Georgia and provide biblical counseling services to couples. He resides in Woodstock, GA with his wife Diane. They have 3 boys.

Diane Tuttle graduated with a degree in Education from Midamerica Nazarene University. She was a public-school teacher until she resigned to stay home and raise her three boys now between the ages of 16 and 23 – her greatest career accomplishment to date! A bible teacher and women’s speaker for over 20 years, Diane has a great passion to teach others how to live out biblical truth. This desire has led to her current position instructing high school Bible at The Kings Academy, as well as co-teaching with her husband a Pre-Marriage class at First Baptist Woodstock and serving as a biblical counselor. She sits on the Advisory Board of Perspective Ministries, whose focus is on meeting the practical needs of the widowed and fatherless. Diane lives in Woodstock, GA with her husband, Chris, and their sons.

Steve Hyland has been married to his college sweetheart, Karen, for more than forty-four years and has three grown children and three beautiful grandchildren. He has an extensive business background with two years at Procter and Gamble, and twenty-eight years at the Coca-Cola Company. He is also known for his role for four years as Christian Movie Producer (Champion, 2017) and as Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes since 2020. His favorite Bible verse in Ephesians 2:8-9.

Jason is a dedicated father to three daughters and beloved husband to wife Debbie for more than twenty-five years. He has over thirty years of experience in the insurance industry providing exceptional financial protection to the community of the North Georgia area. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from West Georgia College, is an active member of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, and is faithfully engaged in his local business community. Aside from his strengths of investing in business owners, helping local entrepreneurs and individuals protect their businesses and assets, Jason is passionate about his involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as an active board member and loves dedicating time and energy teaching and leading in his local church and community.

Dr. Wade currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Youngsville, NC. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned a Bachelor of Arts, Anderson College, Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Wade is married to Jenny and they have four children, Caleb 16, Sarah 12, Lydia 11 and Anna 7.

José is the COO of Celebrate Life International, Inc. (CLI) and since 1999, has managed the organization and has promoted its programs. He is the co-creator of CLI’s flagship program, Teach One to Lead One®. Prior to CLI, Mr. Maldonado worked as a Region Manager for the Hewlett-Packard Company. He is a native of South America and is a fluent English and Spanish speaker. Mr. Maldonado earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with a minor in Aviation Applications from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Mr. Maldonado has volunteered for several youth-serving organizations which include the Boy Scouts of America and the Young Marines of the USA. José is the proud father of two adult sons, Kenan and Colin. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife Lori Maldonado.

Dr. Salierno is a fierce leader, non-profit CEO, and energetic international speaker. She is also a successful author and leadership consultant. Dr. Lori is an inspirational and motivating orator and determined mentor. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, José. They have two sons Kenan and Colin. They love to travel, visit coffee shops, read, and engage in age defying activities such as mountain climbing, hiking, and cycling.